The demand for face masks could have profound effects on California agriculture, including the application of different fungicides and an increase in Valley Fever. Many farm workers can’t afford to let risks effect their livelihood, but fear of exposure is reducing the number of workers in certain sectors. Without laborers, $4 billion dollars worth of crops are at risk in Monterey County alone.
Face Mask Scarcity Leaves California Farmworkers Unprotected
Kate Cimini | CalMatters | March 26, 2020 | 1,953 words